Malaysia

By David Casey
AirAsia is pulling its only two routes from Malaysia's Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Airport, six months after resuming operations there.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysian LCC group Capital A plans on cost rationalization and fleet reactivation in 2025, following profitable aviation and non-aviation businesses in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The move comes as the RMAF awaits Washington’s approval of the transfer of Kuwaiti F/A-18C/Ds.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Danish energy company Topsoe and Malaysian firm FatHopes Energy have agreed to explore the possibility of setting up an SAF refinery in Malaysia.
Emerging Technologies

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reached a deal to transfer its regional subsidiary MASwings to the Sarawak state government, following months of negotiations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The sale of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad to a consortium led by sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional is close to completion.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is studying the development of a new, larger airport for state capital of Kuching.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia is looking to introduce digital towers at the country’s Penang and Johor airports as its looks to streamline its human resources.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia is drafting a long-term national space defense system plan, with the ambition of deploying its own military satellites.
Satellites

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has terminated its leasing contract with Aerotree Defense and Services for four Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters over failure to deliver.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has shortlisted the Leonardo AW149 as the preferred replacement for its fleet of aging Sikorsky S-61 Nuri helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is hopeful that it will be taking over MASwings from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) by the end of 2024.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Honeywell reports that its avionics segment is resolving supply chain-related issues more quickly than its aerospace and mechanical divisions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By David Casey
Singapore-based LCC Scoot will offer Airbus A320 service to Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport from September.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Turkey is offering to expand its aerospace collaboration with Malaysia, including on the new Kaan fighter project.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
ExecuJet MRO has officially opened its new MRO hangar at Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport, as the Malaysian government seeks to attract business aviation companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Jet airliner operations at Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, better known as Subang Airport, could start as early as Q3 2024, Malaysia says.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Separate midair collisions within the space of three days have claimed the lives of at least 11 crewmembers who were onboard the four helicopters.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Government has received a “no find, no fee" proposal from exploration company Ocean Infinity.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
An interview with Langkawi Development Authority CEO Datuk Haslina Abdul Hamid as Routes Asia 2024 gets underway.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
All the data relating to Malaysia’s top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the first quarter of the year.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The return of international service from China has contributed to the ongoing recovery of traffic at Routes Asia 2024 host Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The recovery rate of super-short-haul flights lags in Southeast Asia and the number of turboprop aircraft in the region has dropped significantly, a study says.
Airports & Networks

By Routes Content Team
This week we focus on Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
AirAsia is expanding its Chinese and Indian networks following Malaysia’s decision to ease visa entry rules.
Airports & Networks